If you passed through Plaza Callao last
Friday at about 5.30, you might have noticed even more crazy people than usual,
writes Vicky Knill. No, they hadn’t forgotten to take their medication. A guy
with a box on his head and his psychotic dancing friends were making their very
own “Harlem Shake” video. In case you live under a rock, Harlem Shake is a tune
by electronic musician Baauer. Fan videos typically involve one person dancing
alone for 15 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of a group of people going crazy,
often wearing strange costumes and waving bizarre props. Since it was first
uploaded earlier this month, the Harlem Shake has become a world-wide internet
phenomenon, with fans adding their own versions of the video in their droves. Notable
examples include the Swansea City FC version, The Daily Show version, and those
by the Norwegian Army and a “senior community”! Check out the video on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ToTj5r0EU